Salem College
Admissions
Interested in attending Salem College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Salem College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Salem College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Salem College accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,951 people applied and 1,698 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Salem College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 9% ended up enrolling at Salem College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Salem College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Salem College considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Character/Personal Qualities
Important
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- First Generation
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Salem College?
Grades
13% of freshmen who attended Salem College were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 40% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Salem College is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Salem College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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